LIFE
Movement habits and capabilities that support an active life.
LAF · Children & youth
LAF YOUTH
Life. Athletics. Future.
Build Movement Capacity. Unlock Athletic Potential.
Choose your pathway
A starting point. A pathway. Room to grow.
Movement Foundation
Playful movement, coordination and body control for children.
Explore trainingYouth Performance
Athletic development matched to age and readiness.
Explore trainingVolleyball Performance
Landing, jumping, strength and movement for the court.
Explore trainingSnowboard Performance
Stance, balance, control and preparation for snow.
Explore trainingATHLETICS
Strength, coordination, agility, balance and sport performance.
FUTURE
A foundation for athletic development and new challenges.
Playful functional training for children
FUN & FUNCTIONAL FOR KIDS
Interactive games, partner activities and functional movements develop hand-eye coordination, balance, weight shifts, squatting, stepping and body control. Tasks adapt to age, understanding and experience, building confidence through practice.
- For children developing coordination, balance and body control through play
- Interactive activities with adjustable difficulty
- Contact LAF to confirm a suitable group
LAF YOUTH · Children & teens · Concord studio
Snowboard
Performance
Build confidence before the first day on snow.
Help young riders prepare the body behind the skill. Ground-based coaching develops balance, movement control and strength, with a starting point matched to their age, experience and readiness.
- Find a starting stance: explore regular or goofy preference, comfortable stance width and body position.
- Control weight shifts: practise balance, single-leg support and movement from one side to the other.
- Prepare the joints: develop ankle, knee and hip mobility and control, with coordinated trunk movement.
Private & semi-private coaching
1:1 · 1:2 · 1:3 · Progression adapted to each young rider
Own the position
Build usable movement range, stable body positions and controlled changes in pressure.
Build the foundation
Develop leg and trunk strength, single-leg support and whole-body coordination.
Connect it to the board
Practise snowboard-specific movement patterns, weight shifts and controlled rotation on land.
60 MIN
A personal starting point
The eight-session private training pathway includes a 60-minute movement capacity assessment. Share your child’s age, experience and goals so we can choose the relevant session themes.
Explore the eight-session training pathway
Session themes are adapted to the young rider. More advanced movement tasks are introduced as their capacity and snowboard experience develop.
- 01
Foundational strength
Build the muscle capacity behind beginner stance, balance and early movement patterns.
- 02
Joint readiness
Explore ankle, knee and hip control, body position and coordinated movement.
- 03
Trunk strength
Develop waist and core control to support connected turns.
- 04
Hip & knee coordination
Practise controlled rotation and coordinated changes of direction.
- 05
Glute & leg strength
Build lower-body support, with jumping and landing preparation when appropriate.
- 06
Ankle & foot control
Develop the control behind edge awareness and more precise pressure changes.
- 07
Upper-body mobility
Practise upper- and lower-body coordination and three-dimensional weight shifts.
- 08
Whole-body integration
Connect balance, strength and control into progressively more dynamic movement.
Studio preparation complements snowboard instruction on snow. Contact LAF to discuss the right combination for your child.
MOVE · CONTROL · STRENGTH · SPEED · POWER · SPORT
Prepare the body
behind the athlete.
We connect whole-body development to sport without skipping the foundations. Groups are organized by age range and adjusted for ability and readiness.
9–1213–1516+
For youth aged 18+, contact us to discuss the right training group.
LAF YOUTH · Youth Athletic Development
LAF YOUTH PERFORMANCE
A foundation for young people to develop whole-body movement and athletic capacity.
- Ages 9–12: movement variety, balance and coordination
- Ages 13–15: control, strength foundations and developing speed
- Ages 16+: progressive athletic development matched to readiness
Understand the starting point
LAF Athlete Assessment
Understand an athlete’s current movement abilities and priorities before choosing a training pathway.
- Movement profile and training priorities
- A suitable starting level and progression
- Goals connected to their chosen sport
Sport application
Volleyball Performance
Physical preparation for the movement demands of volleyball, alongside sport skill development.
- Landing control and whole-body coordination
- Strength, jumping preparation and power progression
- Lateral movement and reaction
Train together
Team & Private Performance Coaching
Training for a team’s shared needs or an individual athlete’s specific development priorities.
- Team and club training arrangements
- Private coaching for specific movement priorities
- Progress reviewed as the athlete develops
Good to know
Your questions, answered.
Does my child need to be on a sports team?
No. Youth Athletic Development can begin with general movement foundations. A sport-specific pathway can be added when it fits their interests and readiness.
Is this the same as a sport skills lesson?
No. Athletic development builds the physical capacity behind sport. Technique and sport skills are a separate part of the learning process.
Can my child prepare before learning to snowboard?
Yes. Youth Snowboard Preparation develops stance awareness, balance, movement control and strength on land. We tailor the starting point to your child’s age and readiness, and studio preparation complements snowboard instruction on snow.
How do parents get started?
Contact LAF with your child’s age, activities and goals. We will discuss an appropriate assessment or starting group.
Assess · Train · Progress · Reassess
Your starting point is personal.
Tell us what you want to do more confidently. We’ll help you choose a suitable assessment and training pathway.